What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community and Equitable Engagement Intern - Spring 2025 through Spring 2026 (FT and PT) position at SoundTransit?
Description
This is a paid internship, range of $22 / hr - $39 / hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including :
- Health Benefits : We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Time Off : An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays.
- Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar.
- In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
Tentative 2025 Internship Dates :
Full time during the program dates, then part-time adjusted to meet the needs of the department and school schedules, for up to 1 year or 1040 hours.
Program Dates :
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Communications, Marketing and Engagement (CME) division handles engagement initiatives, marketing campaigns, promotions and partnerships, media relations, social and digital media as well as graphic and video asset production. The Systems and Equitable Engagement intern will support an increasing volume of customer-facing initiatives requiring communications and engagement. Tasks include helping execute multi-channel communications and outreach plans, staffing booths and engaging with the public, managing the collateral that supports customer outreach events, and maintaining the Engagement team's database and master calendar. Projects may be generated by other teams within the department, as time allows.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
JOB DUTIES :
Information booths at open houses, community festivals, farmers markets, fairs and festivals, and transportation fairs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program in Marketing, Communications, Public Affairs, Urban Planning, Policy, Education, Equity and DEI, or other non-technical discipline or relevant two-year certificate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $22 - $39
